Social Policy in a Changing Society

1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-0-415-16540-2
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 497 g

Social Policy in a Changing Society is a critical guide to theories about society, exploring the links between social theory and social policy. It considers a range of interpretations of changes in society, politics and the economy, and assesses their practical implications for social welfare. Social Policy in a Changing Society will be essential reading for undergraduates studying social policy and sociology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mullard, Maurice

Spicker, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 1 Old paradigms: how we used to think of society; Chapter 2 Keynesian economics; Chapter 3 Marxism; Chapter 4 Liberal individualism; Chapter 5 Conservatism and the New Right; Chapter 6 Social democracy and socialism; Part 2 New paradigms: interpretations of a changingsociety; Chapter 7 Communities and society; Chapter 8 New views of the economy; Chapter 9 The global economy; Chapter 10 A new kind of society; Chapter 11 Explaining social divisions; Part 3 New challenges to social policy; Chapter 12 Society; Chapter 13 The economy; Chapter 14 The political framework; Chapter 15 Social welfare and social justice;

Über Autor(innen)

Maurice Milliard is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Hull.,
Paul Spicker is Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Social Policy at the University of Dundee.